The XCZU7CG-1FFVF1517I is a high-performance System-on-Chip (SoC) from AMD Xilinx’s Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC family. This advanced Xilinx FPGA combines a powerful ARM Cortex processor with programmable logic, making it ideal for industrial automation, embedded vision, and edge computing applications.
XCZU7CG-1FFVF1517I Overview and Key Features
The XCZU7CG-1FFVF1517I belongs to the CG (Cost-optimized GPU-less) variant of the Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC product line. Built on advanced 20nm FinFET technology, this SoC FPGA delivers exceptional performance-per-watt while maintaining cost efficiency for industrial-grade applications.
Why Choose the XCZU7CG-1FFVF1517I?
This versatile MPSoC addresses the growing demand for heterogeneous computing in modern embedded systems. Engineers select the XCZU7CG-1FFVF1517I for applications requiring:
- Real-time processing with deterministic response times
- Hardware acceleration for compute-intensive algorithms
- Flexible I/O connectivity and protocol support
- Industrial temperature range operation (-40°C to +100°C)
XCZU7CG-1FFVF1517I Technical Specifications
The table below presents the complete technical specifications for the XCZU7CG-1FFVF1517I AMD Xilinx FPGA.
General Specifications
| Parameter |
Specification |
| Manufacturer |
AMD (Xilinx) |
| Part Number |
XCZU7CG-1FFVF1517I |
| Product Family |
Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC |
| Device Type |
System on Chip (SOC) IC |
| Technology |
20nm FinFET Process |
| Speed Grade |
-1 (Standard Speed) |
| Temperature Grade |
Industrial (-40°C to +100°C) |
| Package Type |
1517-FCBGA (Flip Chip Ball Grid Array) |
| Package Dimensions |
40mm × 40mm |
| Ball Pitch |
1.0mm |
| RoHS Status |
Compliant |
Processing System (PS) Specifications
| Component |
Details |
| Application Processing Unit (APU) |
Dual-core ARM Cortex-A53 MPCore with CoreSight |
| APU Maximum Frequency |
Up to 1.3 GHz |
| L1 Cache (per core) |
32KB Instruction / 32KB Data |
| L2 Cache (Shared) |
1MB with ECC |
| Real-time Processing Unit (RPU) |
Dual-core ARM Cortex-R5F with CoreSight |
| RPU Features |
Single/Double Precision Floating Point |
| On-Chip Memory |
256KB with ECC Protection |
| Core Voltage (VCCINT) |
0.85V |
Programmable Logic (PL) Resources
| Resource |
Quantity |
| System Logic Cells |
504,000+ |
| CLB Flip-Flops |
461,760 |
| CLB LUTs |
230,880 |
| Distributed RAM |
4.0 Mb Maximum |
| Block RAM |
11.0 Mb (312 Blocks × 36Kb) |
| DSP Slices |
1,728 |
Memory Interface Support
| Interface Type |
Specification |
| DDR4 |
Up to 2,400 MT/s |
| DDR3/DDR3L |
Supported |
| LPDDR4 |
Supported |
| LPDDR3 |
Supported |
| Quad-SPI Flash |
Supported |
| NAND Flash |
Supported |
| eMMC |
Supported |
High-Speed Serial Transceivers
| Transceiver Type |
Details |
| PS-GTR Transceivers |
Up to 6.0 Gb/s |
| GTH Transceivers |
Up to 16.3 Gb/s |
| PCIe Support |
Gen1/Gen2 |
| USB 3.0 |
Supported via PS-GTR |
| SATA |
Supported via PS-GTR |
| DisplayPort |
Supported via PS-GTR |
Connectivity and Peripheral Interfaces
| Interface |
Quantity/Details |
| Gigabit Ethernet MAC |
4× Triple-speed (10/100/1000 Mbps) |
| USB 2.0 Controllers |
2× (Host/Device/OTG) |
| I2C Controllers |
Multiple |
| SPI Controllers |
Multiple |
| UART |
Multiple |
| CAN 2.0B |
ISO 11898-1 Compliant |
| GPIO (MIO) |
Up to 78 pins |
| GPIO (EMIO) |
Up to 96 pins (via PL) |
I/O Specifications
| I/O Type |
Details |
| High-Performance (HP) I/O |
1.0V to 1.8V Support |
| High-Density (HD) I/O |
1.2V to 3.3V Support |
| Maximum User I/O |
347 |
| SelectIO Technology |
Multi-standard support |
XCZU7CG-1FFVF1517I Part Number Breakdown
Understanding the AMD Xilinx part numbering system helps identify exact device specifications:
| Code Segment |
Meaning |
| XC |
Xilinx Commercial Product |
| ZU |
Zynq UltraScale+ Family |
| 7 |
Device Size (Logic Density) |
| CG |
Cost-optimized, GPU-less variant |
| -1 |
Speed Grade (Standard) |
| FF |
Flip-Chip Package |
| V |
Lead-Free Package |
| F1517 |
1517-Ball FCBGA Package |
| I |
Industrial Temperature Range |
XCZU7CG-1FFVF1517I Target Applications
The XCZU7CG-1FFVF1517I excels in demanding industrial and commercial applications:
Industrial Automation and Control
- Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
- Motor drive systems with real-time control
- Industrial IoT gateways and edge computing nodes
- Factory automation and robotics
Embedded Vision and Imaging
- Machine vision systems
- Video surveillance and analytics
- Medical imaging equipment
- Autonomous inspection systems
Communications Infrastructure
- Software-defined networking (SDN)
- Network function virtualization (NFV)
- Wireless base station equipment
- Protocol bridging and conversion
Test and Measurement
- High-speed data acquisition systems
- Signal processing platforms
- Automated test equipment (ATE)
- Protocol analyzers
XCZU7CG-1FFVF1517I Speed Grade Options
The Zynq UltraScale+ XCZU7CG is available in multiple speed grades to match application requirements:
| Speed Grade |
Performance Level |
Typical Use Case |
| -1 (XCZU7CG-1FFVF1517I) |
Standard |
Cost-sensitive industrial applications |
| -2 |
Higher Performance |
Performance-critical systems |
| -3E |
Highest Performance |
Maximum throughput requirements |
| -1LI/-2LE |
Low Power |
Battery-powered or thermally constrained |
XCZU7CG-1FFVF1517I Package Options
The XCZU7CG device family supports multiple package configurations:
| Package |
Ball Count |
Dimensions |
Max User I/O |
| FBVB900 |
900 |
31mm × 31mm |
252 |
| FFVC1156 |
1156 |
35mm × 35mm |
300 |
| FFVF1517 |
1517 |
40mm × 40mm |
347 |
XCZU7CG-1FFVF1517I Development Tools and Software
AMD Xilinx provides comprehensive development tools for the XCZU7CG-1FFVF1517I:
Vivado Design Suite
- Integrated development environment for FPGA/SoC design
- High-level synthesis (HLS) for C/C++ to RTL conversion
- Advanced timing analysis and optimization
- Comprehensive IP library integration
Vitis Unified Software Platform
- Embedded software development
- AI/ML acceleration frameworks
- Hardware-software co-design capabilities
- Pre-built domain-specific platforms
PetaLinux Tools
- Embedded Linux BSP generation
- Kernel and bootloader customization
- Root filesystem configuration
- Yocto Project compatibility
XCZU7CG-1FFVF1517I vs. Similar Devices Comparison
| Feature |
XCZU7CG |
XCZU7EG |
XCZU7EV |
| APU Cores |
Dual Cortex-A53 |
Dual Cortex-A53 |
Quad Cortex-A53 |
| Mali GPU |
No |
Yes (Mali-400 MP2) |
Yes (Mali-400 MP2) |
| Video Codec Unit |
No |
No |
Yes (H.264/H.265) |
| Logic Cells |
504K+ |
504K+ |
504K+ |
| Target Application |
Cost-optimized |
Graphics-enabled |
Video processing |
XCZU7CG-1FFVF1517I Ordering Information
When ordering the XCZU7CG-1FFVF1517I, verify the following specifications match your requirements:
- Full Part Number: XCZU7CG-1FFVF1517I
- Manufacturer: AMD (formerly Xilinx)
- Package: 1517-FCBGA, 40mm × 40mm, 1.0mm pitch
- Temperature: Industrial grade (-40°C to +100°C)
- Lead-Free: RoHS compliant
